Kbear KB02 VS Kiwi Ears Cadenza

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

Kbear KB02 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza are in-ear monitors. Kbear KB02 costs $40 while Kiwi Ears Cadenza costs $35. Kbear KB02 is $5 more expensive. Kiwi Ears Cadenza holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6 vs 6.6). User ratings place Kbear KB02 at 6 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza at 6.2. Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Cadenza has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Kbear KB02 has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

Insights

Jaytiss Score
Kbear KB02
6 /10
Jaytiss Score
Kiwi Ears Cadenza
6.6 /10
Score gap: 0.6
Metric Kbear KB02 Kiwi Ears Cadenza
Mids 5 6
Treble 4 5
Soundstage 6 5.5
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 5 5.6
Technicalities 4 5
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough Kbear KB02 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Kbear KB02 reviewed by

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Nice little banger of a set. Bone Conductor iem.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B

Kbear KB02 Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: Warm, V-Shaped

Brand: Kbear Top Kbear IEMs

Price (Msrp): $40

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs

Price (Msrp): $35

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Kbear KB02 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Mids C+
The region sounds agreeable overall, delivering clarity without flashiness. Slight warmth keeps things easy-going.
Treble C-
Treble is adequate overall, though its texture can feel coarse. Longer sessions may expose grain.
Dynamics B
You get confident dynamics that track both macro swings and rhythmic drive. There's life in every crescendo.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.

Kiwi Ears Cadenza Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids B
It offers engaging mid frequencies with pleasing clarity and layering. Details emerge without becoming harsh.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Soundstage B-
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.

Kbear KB02 User Reviews

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yorxx
6

Balanced V-shaped tuning.

Tuning: C+ Tech: A+ Bass: A+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+ Details: C+ Imaging: A+
Pros
Very technical driver super economical.
Cons
Sometimes something noisy.

Kiwi Ears Cadenza User Reviews

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Makavelian
6.2

Best I've heard under $50

Pros
Excellent tuning for the price, small shells should fit vast majority of ears well.
Cons
Touch too much eargain, can come off as shouty/honky at times, easily remedied with 10 band EQ.

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